Swan watch - From Stanwick Lakes

Lovely update Anne-marie. A good end to the day. sambuka

Loving them all!

I cant stop watching the video clip of the little ones copying mum preening, so cute with the touche wiggle

Great Family 1 have reappeared and with all 6 safe and sound.

Your photos AM are absolutely wonderful, and can I say thank you from all of us for your hard work keeping us updated.

SM

I'm so glad you are all enjoying seeing the photos! And it really isn't a problem at all! I'm loving being able to keep up to date with these two gorgeous families.

Lai, I think that is one of my faves too. Their little webbed feet look so funny!!

Glad I got the video clip of the little ones preening. I'd worried I'd missed the falling over bit and the shake at the end so was very relieved when I realised I had captured it.

I hope when you go on your honeymoon you have a HUGE memory card for your camera - imagine how many photos you'll be taking - not to mention the ele orphanage!!!!

Lai

Due to me being very busy over the last couple of weeks, I've been neglecting swan watch! However, I am now back. The bosses are out and I can do an update.

These pictures are from 7th July:

And now, I hadn't taken any pictures of them until yesterday, 19th July! And wow, the difference in them is huge! They have grown so big!! Still so cute though!!

Look at me! Haven't I grown?



And from this angle!

Wow - what a change, but they are still adorable to look at. Lovely photos and great to see the proud parents.

Lai

Wow what are they feeding them on AM. I'll have to get some for Donald & Daisy's Ducklngs Brilliant Photos AM, its great to catch up with them all again
WS

Oh boy they have grown Anne-Marie. They have such long necks now. I have enjoyed watching them grow. sambuka

Anne-Marie, I keep saying it but they just get more adorable all the time they are really growing up now and they are so stunning to look at, there really is something magical about these gorgeous cygnets and again I thank you for the wonderful pictures, Just cant see enough of them.

littlewid-x-

I've got some more pictures and video clips to upload. However some sad news! Family 3 are down to one baby. This would have happened at some point over the weekend the parents were very nervy last night so I chose to stay well back.

Anne-Marie that is so very sad and not the news we wanted to hear. We know it is hard for little hatchlings to survive but they all seemed to be doing so well, but there are four legged predators out there or was it a winged predator, whatever, its just horrible for the parents and the cygnets. I look forward to the pics and video but remain sad for the swans loss

littlewid-x-

That really is bad news AM, they are so vunerable out there with all the different predators around. We really worry about our Ducklings, although at least they have some protection, at night they go into there own compound, every morning, and night we get up we count them straight away. Lets keep our fingers X the last one makes it
WS

It is so sad! I don't like to think about it too much because it must be so distressing for them!!

Anyway, photo's from a happier day. 23rd July

Coming to say hello


Beautiful mummy swan








Off they go

I think this was from Thursday 29th July. I took it on my phone so its not the best clip.

Monday 2nd August

On a slightly happier note, we have a family 4!! I've been watching them for maybe a few weeks now but hit and miss when we actually see them as they are on the river. Yesterday was the first time I've seen them when i have the camera!







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And a little video clip at the end!

Oh no - that's so sad about family 3. I wonder what happened? Poor little cygnets.

On a happier note some lovely photos there Anne-Marie. Thanks for updating us.

Lai

Gorgeous, gorgeous pictures Anne-Marie, they have grown again bless them and what a lovely little family Family 4 are and their introduction has come at the right time hasn't it, we need a little cheery news, so thanks for that Lets hope and pray all the little cygnets now stay safe.
littlewid-x-

Stunning Photos AM. I love the one of baby on its own with the colourfull ripples all round it. I reckon you've got some more entries there for the Photo Comp. It's good to see you've got another family to follow as well
WS

****************The Return of Family One****************

Well at least I think it is I saw them on Friday but was without a camera, 5 babies instead of 6 which is making me doubt a little, but yesterday they were all sleeping on the little island where the nest was.



2 babies and a coot (sorry, no idea on spelling)

Family 3





Stretch a little wing








They were very sleepy swans yesterday. Little baby's feathers seemed very ruffled and from the video clip below you can see he can't walk far. I'm hoping its just because he was tired!!

Lovely photos Anne-Marie. Haven't they grown? I hope he is okay and hasn't got a bad leg

Lai

Thank you for the lovely photos Anne-Marie, its always so nice to catch up with the swan families.

He did look in a bad way didn't he. I am hoping he is just moulting and tired, for some birds it can be painful when their feathers come through, well I know it can for Budgies, not sure about swans, but he looked as if he was having trouble getting up, I hope he is ok and not suffering in any way.

littlewid-x-

I'm just heading up to the lake now so am keeping everything crossed he's ok. I'll let you know when I get back.